Data Entry Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Data Entry Operator

Location: Columbus, OH (On-site at a Government Facility)

Pay Rate: $13/hour

Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract

Hours: 8am-4:30pm M-F

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Data Entry Operator to support day-to-day operations at a government facility in Columbus, Ohio. The ideal candidate will have a sharp eye for detail, strong typing skills, and a commitment to maintaining accurate data records. This is a full-time, in-person position with steady hours and the potential to gain valuable experience in a government setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Operate data entry equipment (e.g., keyboard, video display terminal) to input, verify, and correct information.

Perform clerical tasks including proofreading, filing, distributing output, coding and totaling data, maintaining logs, and sorting materials.

Use peripheral devices (e.g., scanners and printers) to support data processing functions.

Maintain accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of data entry and verification.

Required Qualifications:

6 months of training or experience using data entry equipment.

Basic knowledge of arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).

Ability to read and record figures accurately, proofread materials, and spot/correct errors.

Strong manual dexterity and ability to perform repetitive tasks.

Minimum typing speed: 10,000 keystrokes per hour (KPH) on an alphanumeric keyboard

Preferred Background:

Prior experience as a Data Entry Operator or equivalent.

Familiarity with general office procedures and working in government or administrative environments.

Full-time